Before we walk verse by verse through James, we need to see the bigger picture. James writes from within the great story of the Bible — a story that begins with creation and ends in the restoration of all things. This story moves through five great movements: 1. Creation –…
Paul finally arrives in Rome. After everything he’s been through, he spends two years preaching and teaching from a small rented house—unchained in spirit, even though he’s still in chains. In this episode, we walk through the final verses of Acts and reflect on why the book ends the way…
After three months on Malta, Paul finally sets sail again and begins the last stretch toward Rome. In this episode, we walk with him from port to port, watching how God provides open doors, good winds, and unexpected fellowship along the way. The journey isn’t over yet, but the finish…
In this episode of the AL Pastor Podcast, we continue our journey through Acts 28 as Paul faces a venomous viper, a superstitious crowd, and a divine setup for healing and favor. When the snake bites, the islanders cry judgment—but Paul simply shakes it into the fire and keeps moving.…
After surviving a violent shipwreck, Paul and 275 others wash ashore on the island of Malta—cold, soaked, and unaware of where they are. But God knew. In this episode, we explore Acts 28:1–2 and discover how divine providence meets human kindness, how unexpected places become places of ministry, and how…
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In this episode of the AL Pastor Podcast, Pastor Brian and his son Noah finish Acts chapter 12 with a gripping look at King Herod Agrippa’s gruesome death—and what it reveals about pride, power, and God’s glory. From political tension with Tyre and Sidon to Herod’s silver robes and divine…
In this episode of the AL Pastor Podcast, Pastor Brian is joined by his 14-year-old son Noah to walk through Acts 12:5–19, where Peter is miraculously rescued from prison by an angel. Together, they explore what it means to pray with expectation, how to recognize God’s answers when they come,…
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In this episode of The AL Pastor Podcast, Pastor Brian and his son Noah take a deep dive into Acts 12:1–4, where Herod Agrippa I launches a new wave of persecution against the early church. Why was James beheaded while Peter was spared? What’s the backstory of Herod’s rise to…
In this in-depth episode of the AL Pastor Podcast, Pastor Brian dives into Acts 11:19–30, exploring how the early church expanded beyond cultural boundaries through persecution, ordinary believers, and the power of God’s hand. Discover the miraculous birth of the Antioch church, the first significant multiethnic Christian community, and how…
In this powerful and pivotal episode of the AL Pastor Podcast, Pastor Brian is joined by Noah for a deep dive into Acts 10 and 11—a turning point in the story of the early Church. Together, they walk through Peter’s rooftop vision, the surprising inclusion of a Roman centurion named…
In this foundational episode, Pastor Brian walks us verse by verse through Acts 10:1–8, a turning point in redemptive history. We meet Cornelius—a Roman centurion, a Gentile outsider, and yet a devout seeker of the one true God. Through divine choreography involving visions, angelic visitations, and radical obedience, we see…
In this powerful episode of the AL Pastor Podcast, Pastor Brian walks us through Acts 9:32–43, a pivotal moment in the early church where Peter performs two significant miracles: healing Aeneas, a paralyzed man, and raising Tabitha (Dorcas) from the dead. These miracles are not only demonstrations of Jesus’ power…
In this episode of the AL Pastor Podcast, Pastor Brian walks us verse-by-verse through Acts 9:26–31. This section of Scripture offers a profound look into Saul’s (later Paul’s) early experiences as a transformed follower of Jesus. After his bold preaching in Damascus, Saul arrives in Jerusalem only to be met…
